Maxon TE-20 Operating instructions

M-16-34

REV. B

MARCH 2019

To ﬁ nd maintenance & parts information for your TE-15, TE-20, TE-25 or

TE-30 Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift.com. Click the PRODUCTS, TUK-A-

WAY & TE-15/TE-20, TE-25/TE-30 buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual

in the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window. For parts, click on the

PARTS PORTAL, TUK-A-WAY & TE-15/TE-20, TE-25/TE-30 buttons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV B .......................4

WARNINGS ..........................................................................5

RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS ...............7

DECALS ...............................................................................10

FORKLIFT ADVISORY ........................................................13

ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY ..................................14

OPERATION.........................................................................15

USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ................................21

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PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

Cover

Updated revison, date & copyright statement. Liftgate

has hydraulic lock valve on the hydraulic cylinder, and

safety hook is no longer part of the extension plate.

6,10,11,14,

17,18,21-

23

Lock valves are shown in illustrations with hydraulic

cylinders. Extension plates no longer have safety hook

and handle.

10,11

Added new UP/DOWN decals for control switch, OP-

ERATING INSTRUCTIONS decal with QR code, parts

portal decal with QR code, and MAXON 24/7 support

decal. QR codes are linked to operation manuals or

videos on the MAXON website, and parts explosions

on the MAXON Parts Portal.

12 TE-15 & TE-20 data added table for capacity decals.

15,17,20,21 Illustrations show new control switch.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV B

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WARNINGS

1. Incorrect operation of this Liftgate can result in serious personal

injury. Comply with WARNINGS and Liftgate operating instructions

in this manual. Do not allow untrained persons or children to operate

the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, additional

copies are available from:

MAXON Lift Corp.

11921 Slauson Ave

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

(800) 227-4116

WARNING

!

NOTE: For latest version manuals (and replacements), down-

load manuals from Maxon’s website at www.maxonlift.com.

2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgate which is 1500 LB for

model TE-15, 2000 LB for model TE-20, 2500 LB for model TE-25

and 3000 LB for model TE-30.

3. Do not allow any part of your body to be placed under, within, or

around any portion of the moving Liftgate or its mechanisms, or in

a position that would trap them between the platform and the ﬂ oor

of truck body (or between platform and the ground) when Liftgate is

operated.

4. Consider the safety and location of bystanders and location of

nearby objects when operating the Liftgate. Stand to one side of

platform while operating the Liftgate. Be certain that the area the

Liftgate will move through during operation is clear of all obstacles.

5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals.

11. Above all, USE GOOD COMMON SENSE when operating this

Liftgate.

8. Do not move vehicle unless Liftgate is correctly stowed.

6. Keep decals clean and legible. If decals are illegible or missing,

have them replaced. Get free replacement decals from Maxon.

7. Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform.

10. A correctly installed Liftgate will operate smoothly and reasonably

quiet. The only noticeable noise, during Liftgate operation, is from

the power unit while the platform is raised. Listen for scraping,

grating and binding noises and have the problem corrected

before continuing to operate the Liftgate.

9. Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms

could create a hazard for people and vehicles passing by.

12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.

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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY

EXTENSION

PLATE

LIFT FRAME

CONTROL

SWITCH

PARALLEL

ARM

PLATFORM

LIFT

CYLINDER

PUMP

BOX

MAIN

FRAME

WEDGE FLIPOVER

PLATFORM

OPENER

DOCK

BUMPER

FLEX STEP

TORSION

SPRING

TE-25 OR TE-30 SHOWN

FIG. 6-1

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RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS

 Make sure vehicle battery is fully charged and battery terminal connec-

tions are clean and tight.

 Visually check that pump cover is bolted on securely and undamaged.

Look for hydraulic ﬂ uid leaking from the pump box.

Before operating the Liftgate, the operator should do the following:

 Visually check that control switch is in place and undamaged.

Use the operation instructions in this manual to lower the Liftgate to

the ground and open the platform and ﬂ ipover.

 Check main frame, lift arms, parallel arms and platform openers for

cracks and bends. Make sure rollers, on the platform openers, roll

freely. Also, make sure all bolts and pins are in place and undamaged.

 Visually check for cracks and bends on the extension plate. Also, make

sure fasteners are in place and undamaged and extension plate is

clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).

 Check the hydraulic cylinders for leaking seals and hose connections.

Follow the hydraulic hoses (or return lines for gravity down Liftgates)

from the cylinders to pump box. Make sure all hoses are connected at

both ends and there are no cracks, chaﬁ ng, and ﬂ uid leaks.

 Make sure main frame, lift arms, parallel arms and platform openers are

clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).

 Visually check that all decals are in place (see DECALS page). Also,

make sure decals are legible, clean, and undamaged.

NOTE: Before you check the Liftgate, park vehicle on ﬂ at

ground and set the parking brake.

NOTE: If any of the following operation checks reveal a

need to service or repair Liftgate, do not operate

the Liftgate until a qualiﬁ ed mechanic services or

repairs the Liftgate.

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 With the platform at vehicle

bed height and no load on

platform, outboard edge

of platform must be higher

than extension plate as

shown in the YES illus-

tration (FIG. 8-1). If the

platform is tilted up like the

YES illustration, you can

operate Liftgate. If platform

is level at bed height like the

NO illustration (FIG. 8-2),

do not operate the Liftgate.

(See NOTE at beginning

of the DAILY OPERATION

CHECKS.)

PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT

FIG. 8-1

NO

PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT

FIG. 8-2

YES

LEVEL

LINE

LEVEL

LINE

RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS

- Continued

9

 Check the platform and ﬂ ipover for cracks, holes, and bends on the

load-carrying surface and side plates. Also, make sure torsion bars,

coil springs, and fasteners are in place and undamaged.

 Make sure platform and ﬂ ipover load-carrying surfaces are clean (no

oil, debris, or corrosion).

Use the operation instructions in this manual to operate the Liftgate

through one cycle without a load on the platform. RAISE the platform

to vehicle bed height. Next, lower the platform to ground level.

 When the Liftgate is moving, listen for unusual noises and look for jerk-

ing motion or uneven movement on either side of the platform.

If service or repairs are not required (or if completed), stow the Lift-

gate.

 With the platform unfolded and

on the ground, check if the

shackles and the tip of platform

touch the ground at the same

time as shown in the YES illus-

tration (FIG. 9-1). If the platform

looks like the YES illustra-

tion, you can operate Liftgate.

If the tip of the platform is off

the ground and platform looks

like the NO illustration (FIG.

9-2), or if the shackles are off

the ground, do not operate the

Liftgate. (See NOTE at begin-

ning of the DAILY OPERATION

CHECKS.)

PLATFORM UNFOLDED

ON THE GROUND

FIG. 9-1

TIP OF

FLIPOVER

LEVEL

GROUND

YES

SHACKLE

NO

LEVEL

GROUND

TIP OF

FLIPOVER

SHACKLE

PLATFORM TIP OFF

THE GROUND

FIG. 9-2

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NOTE: Preferred decal layout is shown, Decals on the Liftgate are

attached at the factory. If vehicle does not permit this layout,

decals in the manual and decal kit must be applied so that they

are easily visible when approaching vehicle to operate Liftgate.

Use good common sense when locating these decals on

vehicle.

DECALS

NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals

are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching

decals.

CAPACITY DECAL

(SEE TABLE 12-2)

STOW WARNING DECAL

P/N 282847-02

FIG. 10-1

WARNING DECAL

P/N 265736-03

INSTRUCTION DECAL

P/N 285800-03

UP DECAL

P/N 299038-01

DOWN DECAL

P/N 299038-01

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PARTS QR CODE DECAL

P/N 299348-01 (TE-15,TE-20)

P/N 299348-02 (TE-25,TE-30)

MAXON 24/7

SUPPORT DECAL

P/N 298634-01

SERIAL PLATE (REF)

DECAL “A”

DECAL “F”

DECAL “C”

DECAL “B”

FIG. 11-1

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CAPACITY DECALS

TABLE 12-1

MODEL DECAL P/N CAPACITY

TE-15 220386 1500 POUNDS (680 KG)

TE-20 220387 2000 POUNDS (907 KG)

TE-25 220382 2500 POUNDS [1134 KG]

TE-30 220388 3000 POUNDS [1360 KG]

DECAL SHEET

P/N 282522-01

FIG. 12-1

DECALS - Continued

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FORKLIFT ADVISORY

WARNING

!

Keep Forklift OFF of Platform.

FIG. 13-1

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Operating the Liftgate by the side of a busy road with vehicle trafﬁ c

increases the chance of personal injury and damage to Liftgate,

cargo & vehicle. Making the loading area more visible to passing

trafﬁ c can help reduce the chance of injury and damage.

WARNING

!

ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY

NOTE: MAXON recommends placing at least 2 trafﬁ c cones on the

trafﬁ c side of the platform loading area as illustrated below.

Remove cones after platform is stowed and before moving the

vehicle.

VEHICLE TRAFFIC

APPROACHING

FROM THIS SIDE

TRAFFIC CONES POSITIONED BY PLATFORM LOADING AREA

FIG. 14-1

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Never operate control switch while unfolding (and folding)

platform and ﬂ ipover. Always use handle on side of ﬂ ipover to

unfold (and fold) ﬂ ipover. Holding the ﬂ ipover any other way can

create a hazard and injure operator.

WARNING

!

OPERATION

1. Push the toggle switch

to DOWN position

(FIG. 15-1A) until

shackles touch the

ground.

LOWERING PLATFORM

FIG. 15-1

FIG. 15-1A

SHACKLE

2. Use handle on bottom of

platform (FIG. 15-2A) to

unfold the platform and

ﬂ ipover (FIG. 15-2).

FIG. 15-2A

UNFOLDING PLATFORM & FLIPOVER

FIG. 15-2

DOWN

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3. Unhook (if equipped) and unfold the ﬂ ipover as

follows. If equipped with hook, press down on the

ﬂ ipover and rotate hook away from the handle (FIGS.

16-1 and 16-1A). Then, use handle (FIG. 16-1B) to

unfold the ﬂ ipover.

UNFOLDING FLIPOVER

FIG.16-1

FIG. 16-1B

FIG. 16-1A

OPERATION - Continued

RAISING & LOWERING PLATFORM

FIG. 16-2

4. Raise the platform (FIG. 16-2) by pushing the toggle switch

to the UP position (FIG. 16-2A). If loading (or unloading) the

platform, wait a second before releasing the toggle switch,

after platform reaches bed height. To lower the platform,

push the toggle switch to the DOWN position (FIG. 16-2B).

PLATFORM

NOTE: While operating the Liftgate, release toggle switch to stop the

platform.

FIG. 16-

2

2B

FIG. 16-

2A

UP

DOWN

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5. Load the platform at ground

level as shown in FIG. 17-1.

LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL

FIG. 17-1

6. Raise the platform to bed

height (FIG. 17-2). Move the

load off platform into vehicle

(FIG. 17-2).

UNLOADING PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT

FIG. 17-2

INBOARD

EDGE

PLATFORM

VEHICLE

BODY

PLATFORM

WARNING

!

A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not

place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed

the lifting capacity of the Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not

allow your feet to extend beyond the inboard edge of the platform.

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LOADING PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT

FIG. 18-1

PLATFORM

7. Load the platform at bed

height (FIG. 18-1) as fol-

lows. Push load out of the

vehicle to correct position

on the platform. Place all

loads as close as possible

to the inboard edge of

the platform with heaviest

part toward the truck body

as shown in FIG. 18-1.

If standing on platform

with the load, stand in the

footprint area shown and

comply with the WARNING

on previous page.

Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from

platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always

push the load out on the platform.

WARNING

!

VEHICLE

BODY

8. Lower the platform to

ground level (FIG. 18-2).

Move load off the platform

(FIG. 18-2).

UNLOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL

FIG. 18-2

PLATFORM

INBOARD

EDGE

OPERATION - Continued

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NOTE: Platform raised off the ground makes it easier to grasp and

fold the ﬂ ipover.

10. Fold ﬂ ipover on the platform

using handle on the ﬂ ipover

(FIG. 19-2A). If equipped,

hook the platform to handle

on ﬂ ipover (FIG. 19-2B).

FOLDING FLIPOVER ON PLATFORM

FIG. 19-2

FIG. 19-2A

9. Before moving the vehicle,

prepare the Liftgate as fol-

lows. Make sure load is

removed from platform. If

the platform is at bed height,

push the toggle switch to the

DOWN position as shown in

FIG. 19-1A. Release toggle

switch when platform 2” off the

ground (FIG. 19-1).

PLATFORM 2” OFF THE GROUND

FIG. 19-1

Never move the vehicle unless the Liftgate is properly stowed.

WARNING

!

FIG. 19-2B

DOWN

FIG. 19-1A

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12. Stow the platform (FIG. 20-2) by push-

ing the toggle switch to the UP posi-

tion (FIG. 20-2A). Wait a second, after

platform is stowed all the way, before

releasing toggle switch.

13. Liftgate is ready for transport.

CORRECTLY STOWED PLATFORM

FIG. 20-2

11. Use handle on bottom of plat-

form (FIG. 20-1A) to lift and

fold the platform and ﬂ ipover

(FIG. 20-1).

FOLDING PLATFORM & FLIPOVER

FIG. 20-1

FIG. 20-1A

OPERATION - Continued

FIG. 20-2A

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